Cardiothoracic ICU: Critical Care RN

Compass Government Solutions, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooke Army Medical Center is seeking an experienced Critical Care Registered Nurse to support inpatient services in a 24/7 operation at Fort Sam Houston, TX. The RN will provide comprehensive care within clinical privileges, with strong assessment skills and judgment for rapidly changing patient conditions.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, medication administration, ventilator and monitor management, family education, and EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• RN with ADN or higher; ACEN/CCNE-accredited program.
• Current, full, active RN license in US or DC or equivalent.
• BLS certification; ACLS/ALS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide direct patient care including hygiene, mobility, wound care, and procedures.
• Administer medications via IV, IM, oral, subcutaneous, or other routes.
• Monitor therapy effectiveness and adverse effects; recognize emergencies.
• Operate critical-care equipment (ventilators, monitors, pumps) and document care.
• Educate patients and families; document in EMR; coordinate with team.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Documentation

Education

ADN or higher

ACEN/CCNE accreditation

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

Advanced monitoring systems

Infusion pumps

Phlebotomy/diagnostic devices

Job description

Brooke Army Medical Center is seeking an experienced Critical Care Registered Nurse to support inpatient services in a 24/7 operation at Fort Sam Houston, TX. The RN will provide comprehensive care within clinical privileges, with strong assessment skills and judgment for rapidly changing patient conditions.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, medication administration, ventilator and monitor management, family education, and EMR documentation.